Key Responsibilities Full accounting support for several entities Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB (German GAAP) Performing account reconciliations and analysis of variances Supporting the year-end audit and acting as a contact for auditors Liaising with the tax advisor on tax matters Preparation of VAT returns Fixed asset accounting Preparation and posting of customer invoices and intercompany transactions, posting of supplier invoices Processing and review of credit card statements Support with travel expense accounting Managing payment runs and bank postings Participation in the implementation of tools and automation solutions Handling of special tasks and participation in projects Basic Qualification Commercial training with further qualification as a certified accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) or a degree with a focus on accounting Several years of relevant professional experience in financial accounting / financial statement preparation Sound knowledge of HGB, IFRS is an advantage Solid knowledge in the areas of VAT and income taxes Strong IT and process affinityExperience with ERP systems Proficiency in MS Office is required Enjoyment in shaping processes and taking responsibility <l